Job Description
West Ham United Football Club is looking to appoint an experienced First Team Post Match Analyst to join its growing Analysis department.

The ideal candidate will be motivated by excellence and is excited and challenged by the desire to be at the forefront of analysis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a high standard of feedback in both visual and statistical formats on match performance to the manager, coaching staff and players.

Responsibilities
– Travel to all first team matches both Home and Away.
– Provide feedback during and after matches using SportsCode.
– Prepare post match presentations for team and individuals using SportsCode.
– Create a team statistical report with in-depth individual analysis from every match using Amisco.
– Record and monitor match day performance data and trend throughout the season.

Equal Opportunities
1. To ensure that all departments are provided within an anti-discriminatory framework and take account of such issues as race, gender, sexuality, disability, religion and age.

2. To carry out work in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity for both staff and clients.

Personal Specification
Education & Qualifications
– Undergraduate degree relating to the field of Performance Analysis, Sports Science/Coaching.
– Relevant experience and/or vocational qualifications to show a high level of tactical and technical football knowledge within an elite level environment.
– Coaching qualifications are desirable (FA/UEFA).

Specific Experience
– Previous experience working within professional football specifically within a First Team environment.

Abilities/ Skills/ Knowledge
– A strong work ethic, attention to detail and a drive for excellence combined with effective communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
– First-hand experience in the use of analysis systems and software specifically Amisco and SportsCode. Experience in Wyscount, Instat, Keynote, Pages and Microsoft Excel also required.
– Advanced computer skills (Mac and Windows) with experience of compiling, trending and presenting large sets of data.
– Forward Thinking – Have the ability to adapt and be innovative in a growing industry.
– Self-motivated/Committed – Ability to show initiative and also work under time constraints (maintaining high standards) often with unsociable hours.
– Be able to build a rapport and function as part of the Analysis department and the rest of the backroom staff.
– Understanding and commitment to the Club’s Equality Policy and ability to promote anti-discriminatory practice.

We are committed to the principle of equality and equal opportunities in employment. We will actively promote equality and equal opportunities in our business to ensure that individuals receive treatment that is fair and equitable and consistent with their relevant aptitudes, potential skills and abilities. Employees will be recruited and selected, promoted and trained on the basis of objective criteria.

How to apply
To apply please send your cover letter and CV to hr@westhamunited.co.uk

Due to the expected large number of applicants only those candidates called for interview will be contacted.